Minutes of the

Working Group on Renewable Energy Machines and Systems (WG-9)

Date: July 26, 2009, Calgary, Ontario, Canada

Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Chairman: Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi
Secretary: Istvan Erlich

1. Welcome and introductions:

The WG Chairman, Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi welcomed attendees to the meeting of the
WG. The meeting was attended by 21 people. Attendees introduced themselves.

1. Proposed Task Force on Modeling of Wind Energy Systems, Jay Liu, PJM:
The WG Chair introduce a new TF on Modeling of Wind Energy Systems suggest by Dr.
Jianwei Liu, PJM Interconnection LLC. The members welcome the TF and recommend
narrowing the scope to the following topics:

(1) Research and develop wind plant model recommendation for real-time operation
and dispatch.
(2) Trace the development of wind plant model in the industry. Collaborate with
other WG and TFs on model support.
(3) Develop a common test case for wind power model validation.
Further comments of the WG members:
Instead of wind power model or wind farm model the term wind power plants
model should be used
The focus of the TF is on wind machines
Unbalanced fault modeling is not a topic for this TF
The focus is on operational issues
Dr. Liu is to draft a new objective statement, scope and deliverables based on the
recommendation of the WG.

2. WG on Wind Power Protection

Ron Harley introduced the new WG on Fault Current Contribution of Wind Plants. The
WG is co-sponsored by the Electric Machines, Transmission and Distribution and Wind
Coordination Subcommittees
 Proposed Sessions and Panels for 2010

Aggregated Wind Park Modeling, by Robert J. Nelson, Siemens Wind Turbines

Wind turbine models are developed for individual wind turbines, but wind turbine parks
often consist of 20 or more wind turbines, operating either independently or via a
common park controller, connected via a distribution or subtransmission line to a wind
park transformer that interfaces with the local transmission system. At any given time,
each of the wind turbines is likely to have a different real and reactive output and may
have different terminal voltages, so the response of any given wind turbine will differ
from that of the park, both dynamically and in the steady state. But transmission
operators normally require a consolidated wind park model for interconnection, planning,
and operational assessments.

This panel will provide guidance to individuals responsible for developing aggregated
wind park models concerning how to develop appropriate load flow, short circuit and
dynamic models for system use from experts in power system modeling and wind park
analysis.

Speakers:

James Feltes, Siemens-PTI

Juan Sanchez-Gasca, GE
Jose Conto, ERCOT
Irina Green, CAISO
Abraham Ellis, Sandia National Lab
Eduard Muljadi, NREL

Ancillary Services of Wind Turbines, by Istvn Erlich, University of Duisburg-

Essen, Germany

With the increasing portion of WT on power generation the participation of WT in

Ancillary Services becomes necessary. The panel will address the following issues:
- VAR control capably of modern WT
- voltage and Var control by WT under steady state conditions
- interaction of WT control with other Var control devices and needs for
coordination
- Voltage control during voltage dips and impact on the grid taking into account WT
locations
- Active power control capability of modern WT
- Economic aspects of active power reserve capacity provided by WT
- Potential and technical solutions for using WT inertia for power control
- Requirements on WT behavior during large disturbances and emerging blackouts
Suggestion for speakers:
- Two speakers should be invited from WT manufacturers. One for DFIG bases
WT and another for full size converter based WT
- Two speakers from utilities: one from Europe and one from the USA
- Two university members will report about research activities relating the topic
 Specification and Acceptance of Generators for Wind Turbines - Review of
Existing Standards and Gaps, by Kiruba Sivasubramaniam, GE Research

A large number of manufacturers offer generators for the wind industry, often as
independent OEM's that supply to turbine manufacturers. Generators for wind are
different from traditional offerings and the operating conditions are quite unique. A means
of defining performance across the range of speeds and power is required. For example,
reporting a weighted-average efficiency over a chosen wind distribution is more
representative than the value at a rated power and frequency. A means for estimating
operating life is also of interest.

In addition to this, there is a growing interest in special machines developed specifically

for wind like multi-megawatt direct drives at extremely low speeds (10-20 rpm) as well
as medium speed machines, either permanent magnet, superconducting, wound-field,
or induction. A standardized method of specifying generators and
validating performance in the required operating range with 'factory tests' would be
useful. This panel will review existing standards within IEEE, IEC and other relevant
organizations and seek to identify any potential gaps.

Wind Power Systems Transient Studies, by John D. Amos, Siemens Energy Inc.

The purpose of the panel is to present common considerations and requirements for
conducting Wind Power Systems Transient Studies and for formulating and validating
transient wind turbine models.
 Proposed Panels for 2011

Integrating Large Wind Energy System in Power Grid Operation: From the
Models Perspective, by Jay Liu

The WG members found the scope of the panel too broad; some topics suggested are
outside the focus of the TF.

Suggested modifications:
Concentrate on items 1 and 2 of the proposal
Coordinate with other panels organizers to reduce overlapping
Submit the proposal for 2011 general meeting
 Proposed Tutorial for 2012

A full day tutorial for IEEE PES GM is suggested on IEC 61400 standard for Wind
Turbines to be organized by the WG in 2012.
 Attachments

Original Panel Session proposal by Dr. Liu

Task Force: Modeling of Wind Energy System

Meeting: IEEE PES GM 2010

Panel Title: Integrating Large Wind Energy System in Power Grid Operation: From the
models Perspective

Abstract:

Integrating wind energy system resides on adequate model in large power system
planning and operations. This panel reviews the real-time operation experiences of wind
energy systems at RTO/ISOs, as well as the modeling perspectives for large scale wind
project planning. International experiences on larger scale wind energy system will be
reviewed.

Proposed topic/title, potential speakers (TBD):

(1) A TF review of the real-time wind power operation model at RTOs: Tariff and
Operation Requirements (1 speaker or combined presentation among RTOs)
(2) Integrate wind energy system model for real-time operation (2 speakers, industry
or academia)
Tentative topics could include
a. Large wind farm models ( Current practice shows that large wind farm
could be operated as separate assets in energy market; in such a
scenario, the generally assumed lumped energy delivery point, point-of-
interconnections, will not be adaptable for real-time operations. It is also
observed that the large wind farms could consist of different vender and
type of wind turbines. Detailed model at collector buses and ownership
related operation model could be reviewed and discussed.)
b. Combined wind and energy storage system
c. Wind power forecasting for individual wind farms
(3) Practices on system planning with off-shore wind projects (1 speakers) (Current
off-shore project integration study)
(4) International experiences on wind energy system modeling for large scale wind
integrations (China, India, Europe, etc.) (1-2 speakers).